Gaming – Make Tech Easierhttps://www.maketecheasier.com
Uncomplicating the complicated, making life easierMon, 19 Mar 2018 14:00:20 +0000en-UShourly1https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.4https://www.maketecheasier.com/assets/themes/MTE-10/images/mtelogo.svghttp://images.maketecheasier.com/mtelogo-30px-height.svg337ab7New Mobile Games You Should Play in March 2018https://www.maketecheasier.com/new-mobile-games-worth-playing/
https://www.maketecheasier.com/new-mobile-games-worth-playing/#respondSun, 18 Mar 2018 02:25:00 +0000https://www.maketecheasier.com/?p=2267472018 is in full flow now, and touchscreen gamers have a fine selection of new goodies to dive into. In our roundup of the latest games for Android and iOS, we have the obligatory big offerings from super-companies, some resurgent oldies, and a smattering of strangeness, too. Here are our favorite new games for you to play on mobile, and at the bottom we’ve left games that came out a couple months ago, just in case you missed our roundup last time. Related: How to Connect a PS4 Controller to Your Android Device The Sims Mobile Platforms: Android, iOS The mobile versions of The Sims... Read more]]>https://www.maketecheasier.com/new-mobile-games-worth-playing/feed/012 Awesome Games You Can Play on Your Chromebookhttps://www.maketecheasier.com/awesome-games-chromebook/
https://www.maketecheasier.com/awesome-games-chromebook/#commentsThu, 15 Mar 2018 21:25:13 +0000https://www.maketecheasier.com/?post_type=post-ideas&p=181059Not many people will be offended by the notion that the Chromebook is not a gaming machine. Google’s nifty ChromeOS devices are designed to work and web browse at zippy speeds thanks to their super-lightweight operating systems that rely on cloud storage rather than cumbersome local processing. But gaming? Not really. However, thanks to certain games’ ability to be played from browsers and increasing support for Play Store apps, there are some great titles that you’ll be amazed will work on your Chromebook, as well as a host of decent dedicated ChromeOS games. Here are our favorites. Related: The Best Free Games You Can Play... Read more]]>https://www.maketecheasier.com/awesome-games-chromebook/feed/14 of the Best Modern Interactive Fiction Games for the PChttps://www.maketecheasier.com/best-modern-interactive-fiction-games/
https://www.maketecheasier.com/best-modern-interactive-fiction-games/#commentsWed, 14 Mar 2018 00:25:12 +0000https://www.maketecheasier.com/?p=250981Back when home computers were modest machines that ran BASIC with just kilobytes of RAM, text-based games were all the rage. Improved processing power has resulted in games that feature lifelike graphics and cinematic visuals. As such, humble text-based adventure has seen a decline in popularity. However, that doesn’t mean that they’ve gone the way of the Dodo. In fact, text-based games, or interactive fiction, are still popular, with quality titles being released even today. 1. Emily Is Away Relive the awkward nostalgia of teenage romance framed in the window of an instant messenger in Emily Is Away. Set in the early 2000s, the game puts the... Read more]]>https://www.maketecheasier.com/best-modern-interactive-fiction-games/feed/35 of the Best Free PS4 Games You Should Tryhttps://www.maketecheasier.com/best-free-ps4-games/
https://www.maketecheasier.com/best-free-ps4-games/#commentsWed, 07 Mar 2018 00:25:34 +0000https://www.maketecheasier.com/?p=249957The Playstation 4 is home to some impressive titles. Unfortunately, snagging all the latest AAA titles can quickly burn a hole in your pocket. Thankfully, as the popularity of Fortnite has proven, you don’t have to break the bank in order to snag some quality titles for your PS4. In fact, the Playstation Store is home to various games that will provide hours of entertainment for the low, low price of nothing. 1. Brawlhalla The “platform fighter” sub-genre of fighting games is dominated by a single game – Super Smash Bros. There have been imitators such as the unfortunately named “Playstation All-Stars Battle Royale;” however,... Read more]]>https://www.maketecheasier.com/best-free-ps4-games/feed/1Have Fun! 9 Great Games You Can Play with Amazon’s Alexahttps://www.maketecheasier.com/fun-games-amazon-alexa/
https://www.maketecheasier.com/fun-games-amazon-alexa/#respondFri, 02 Mar 2018 22:25:54 +0000https://www.maketecheasier.com/?p=247967All work and no play makes Amazon’s Alexa a dull AI. Luckily, Alexa isn’t as serious as she might let on. Sure she can order a pizza or help you mix a few cocktails, but she’s also full of Easter Eggs and corny jokes. In fact, Amazon’s virtual assistant likes to have fun as much as the rest of us. Thanks to various third-party skills, Alexa is capable of playing of a variety of games to help you, your family, and friends pass the time. 1. Blackjack Hone your Blackjack skills by enabling the Beat the Dealer skill. To open it, simply say “Alexa,... Read more]]>https://www.maketecheasier.com/fun-games-amazon-alexa/feed/0The Best Free Games You Can Play on Linuxhttps://www.maketecheasier.com/open-source-linux-games/
https://www.maketecheasier.com/open-source-linux-games/#commentsMon, 19 Feb 2018 18:25:13 +0000https://www.maketecheasier.com/?post_type=post-ideas&p=177614“Free” and “Linux” go hand in hand beautifully, like chips and a milkshake, and even though Linux isn’t widely seen as a gaming platform, there is a veritable wealth of free games you can get for it if you look in the right places. That’s in large part thanks to unpaid, open-source developers, who collaborate to bring classics (and new games) all together in Linux. So in tribute to those tireless devs, we’ve gathered the best free games you can play on Linux right now. Enjoy! Related: How to Set a Static IP Address in Ubuntu 1. Dota 2 So this one’s not an... Read more]]>https://www.maketecheasier.com/open-source-linux-games/feed/105 of The Best ROM Hacks for Classic Games You Should Check Outhttps://www.maketecheasier.com/best-rom-hacks-of-classic-games/
https://www.maketecheasier.com/best-rom-hacks-of-classic-games/#respondSat, 10 Feb 2018 22:25:14 +0000https://www.maketecheasier.com/?p=246430Retro gaming has never been more popular. With single board computers like the Raspberry Pi and software like RetroPie and RecalBox making revisiting old favorites affordable and easy, it’s safe to say that old school gaming is entering a renaissance period. Playing your old games can be a great way to tap into nostalgia. But what happens when you beat all your old favorites again? Is retro gaming destined to be just a novelty? Have no fear, your emulation machine is about to get a new lease on life with ROM hacks of classic games. Related: The Best Open Source Clones of Great Old Games... Read more]]>https://www.maketecheasier.com/best-rom-hacks-of-classic-games/feed/0How to Install and Configure RecalBox on Raspberry Pihttps://www.maketecheasier.com/install-configure-recalbox-raspberry-pi/
https://www.maketecheasier.com/install-configure-recalbox-raspberry-pi/#respondTue, 30 Jan 2018 00:25:11 +0000https://www.maketecheasier.com/?p=246121The Raspberry Pi family of single board computers are incredibly popular among DIY enthusiasts. These tiny little computers can be used for a wide variety of projects, but one of the most common is retro gaming. There are a number of free, open-source projects focused on video game emulation, but Recalbox is one of the easiest to set up. RecalBox is an operating system that includes a wide variety of video game consoles, arcade systems and PCs. It is one of the most popular alternatives to RetroPie and has some significant advantages. This guide will go through the steps necessary to get RecalBox up... Read more]]>https://www.maketecheasier.com/install-configure-recalbox-raspberry-pi/feed/0Retro Gaming with Raspberry Pi: RetroPie vs. RecalBoxhttps://www.maketecheasier.com/retropie-vs-recalbox/
https://www.maketecheasier.com/retropie-vs-recalbox/#respondSat, 27 Jan 2018 00:25:30 +0000https://www.maketecheasier.com/?p=245025When it comes to video game emulation, the Raspberry Pi family of single board computers are arguably the best bang for your buck. However when it comes to the software side of things, you have a couple of different options. RetroPie is the most popular operating system when it comes to building a retro gaming machine, but RecalBox is gaining its share of fans. What is RetroPie/RecalBox? RetroPie and RecalBox are full blown operating systems for the Raspberry Pi that revolve around retro video game emulation. Both RetroPie and RecalBox have a graphical user interface based on Emulation Station. They are both capable of emulating... Read more]]>https://www.maketecheasier.com/retropie-vs-recalbox/feed/0Don’t Throw It Away. 7 Ways To Make Good Use of Your Old Game Consolehttps://www.maketecheasier.com/good-uses-for-old-game-console/
https://www.maketecheasier.com/good-uses-for-old-game-console/#respondThu, 11 Jan 2018 22:25:03 +0000https://www.maketecheasier.com/?p=244293You got a new PS4 Pro or Xbox One X for the holidays. Pretty sweet, right? Unfortunately, now your old console is sitting in a corner collecting dust. If you’re a fan of video games, this is probably a scenario that has played out numerous times before. If you have a collection of old video game consoles sitting around and aren’t sure what to do with them, check out this guide. 1. Sell It Most people’s gut reaction would be to sell their old console. Fortunately, there are a variety of options available if you want to try and make some money from your old... Read more]]>https://www.maketecheasier.com/good-uses-for-old-game-console/feed/0The Best Open Source Clones of Great Old Gameshttps://www.maketecheasier.com/best-open-source-clones-of-great-old-games/
https://www.maketecheasier.com/best-open-source-clones-of-great-old-games/#commentsFri, 05 Jan 2018 15:50:04 +0000https://www.maketecheasier.com/?post_type=post-ideas&p=244093The world of open source software isn’t limited to LibreOffice and Linux. There’s a ton of game development happening as well. One pastime of open source developers is cloning old or unplayable games into open source versions. There are some amazing free games that you can play, and many are worth exploring. The following are some of our favorites open source game clones. All the games below can be played without owning the original game. There are many amazing open source engine updates that allow ancient games to run on newer systems. However, we’ll only be looking at standalone games in this post. Related: The... Read more]]>https://www.maketecheasier.com/best-open-source-clones-of-great-old-games/feed/1How to Add More Games to Your NES and SNES Mini Classic Editionhttps://www.maketecheasier.com/add-more-games-to-nes-snes-mini-classic-edition/
https://www.maketecheasier.com/add-more-games-to-nes-snes-mini-classic-edition/#respondTue, 26 Dec 2017 22:25:56 +0000https://www.maketecheasier.com/?p=240356Nintendo’s decision to release its most beloved consoles in miniature form, pre-loaded with some of the finest games from their back-catalogue, has proven to be a resounding success. Both the NES and SNES Classic are bundles of nostalgic joy, if restricted by the fact that they come with a limited amount of games, and you can’t use your own cartridges with them. Luckily, one plucky developer has released a tool that lets you hack the SNES and NES Classic to add as many games as their onboard capacity will allow (about 200 games for the Super Nintendo, 100 for the original Nintendo). Note: downloading ROMs... Read more]]>https://www.maketecheasier.com/add-more-games-to-nes-snes-mini-classic-edition/feed/05 Awesome Video Games to Time Travel Back to the Futurehttps://www.maketecheasier.com/time-travel-video-games/
https://www.maketecheasier.com/time-travel-video-games/#respondFri, 15 Dec 2017 22:25:23 +0000https://www.maketecheasier.com/?p=236812Time travel video games explore something that you have wished or even tried at some point – to go back in time. You’ve probably had times you wished you could change something in the past: a bad word, a lame comeback or the moment you threw your phone against the wall in anger. While you may not yet be able to go back in time to save face or save your phone, time travel video games help you do better and save the world. 1. Steins; Gate It is a visual novel and the second game in a science adventure series created by 5pb... Read more]]>https://www.maketecheasier.com/time-travel-video-games/feed/0What Are “Loot Boxes” in Games, and Why Are They Controversial?https://www.maketecheasier.com/loot-boxes-in-games/
https://www.maketecheasier.com/loot-boxes-in-games/#commentsWed, 06 Dec 2017 22:25:50 +0000https://www.maketecheasier.com/?p=237895Recently, there’s been a big spike in people talking about “loot boxes” in video games. Several countries are calling for their removal, and Belgium is currently on the road to banning them altogether. With people throwing around words such as “gambling” and “addiction,” it can be worrying if you have younger members of the family that enjoy video games. So what are loot boxes in games, how did they start, and why are they causing a ruckus? What Is a Loot Box? Before we talk about why they’re causing so much trouble, we must first understand what they are. Loot boxes follow their namesake: boxes... Read more]]>https://www.maketecheasier.com/loot-boxes-in-games/feed/3Downsampling: How to Overclock Your Screen Resolution For Gaminghttps://www.maketecheasier.com/downsampling-overclock-screen-resolution-for-gaming/
https://www.maketecheasier.com/downsampling-overclock-screen-resolution-for-gaming/#respondWed, 29 Nov 2017 22:25:25 +0000https://www.maketecheasier.com/?p=231019Ever look at your screen and wish you could just crank a little bit more resolution out of it than it’s physically capable of? Sounds like a pipedream, but the reality is that you can crank more resolution out of it using a special something called downsampling (or, in less friendly terms, OGSSAA – Ordered Grid Super Sampling Antialiasing. Try saying that over and over again). While it doesn’t physically cram more pixels into your display, it can provide a big boost to your gaming performance. Here we’ll show you what downsampling means and how to do it using both AMD and Nvidia graphics cards. Note:... Read more]]>https://www.maketecheasier.com/downsampling-overclock-screen-resolution-for-gaming/feed/0How to Run Emulated Games Directly on Steam (and Steam Link)https://www.maketecheasier.com/run-emulated-games-on-steam-link/
https://www.maketecheasier.com/run-emulated-games-on-steam-link/#respondMon, 27 Nov 2017 22:25:38 +0000https://www.maketecheasier.com/?p=234613We’ve already written about how you can stream non-Steam games and your desktop using Steam Link, but running a console emulator through the streaming box – and Steam in general – is a little more of a challenge, so we’re going to take you through the process step by step. The first thing to know is that there’s more to this process than simply adding your emulator to Steam as a non-Steam game. This will open the emulator, but you still need to manually open individual ROMs/games. Also, this is nigh-on useless in Steam Link because it won’t detect your controller. For this, you’ll need... Read more]]>https://www.maketecheasier.com/run-emulated-games-on-steam-link/feed/0How to Find and Change Your Steam IDhttps://www.maketecheasier.com/find-steam-id/
https://www.maketecheasier.com/find-steam-id/#respondSat, 25 Nov 2017 15:50:20 +0000https://www.maketecheasier.com/?p=233230Knowing your Steam ID is essential if you want to link your account to third-party sites that give you usage information, organize your library and so on. Thanks to one of these sites, I’ve discovered that I’m going on 2000 hours of gaming in my Steam life, which, would you believe, isn’t as high as I’d feared. However, Steam doesn’t offer any information about how to find your Steam ID (it’s not the same thing as your username and profile name), so we’re going to show you a couple of ways to do it and how you can change it to something more personal and... Read more]]>https://www.maketecheasier.com/find-steam-id/feed/0How to Migrate Games and Settings to Xbox One Xhttps://www.maketecheasier.com/migrate-games-xbox-one-x/
https://www.maketecheasier.com/migrate-games-xbox-one-x/#respondWed, 22 Nov 2017 15:50:02 +0000https://www.maketecheasier.com/?p=232438The Xbox One X is here, just in time for the holiday shopping season. If you’re considering picking up Microsoft’s powerful new machine, there’s a good chance you already own an Xbox One. If so, you’re going to want to transfer all of your games and save files and settings to your shiny new console. Fortunately, Microsoft has taken steps to ensure that this process is as painless as possible. With the latest Xbox One software, users are able to back up their games and settings and save files so they can be installed immediately after setting up a new Xbox One X. In... Read more]]>https://www.maketecheasier.com/migrate-games-xbox-one-x/feed/0How to Factory Reset Your Xbox One Consolehttps://www.maketecheasier.com/factory-reset-xbox-one/
https://www.maketecheasier.com/factory-reset-xbox-one/#respondSat, 18 Nov 2017 00:25:16 +0000https://www.maketecheasier.com/?p=232975There are probably not many reasons why someone would want to reset their Xbox One. Doing so wipes the console completely, restoring factory defaults as if it just came out of the box. However, with the recent launch of the Xbox One X, it’s safe to assume that many people will be upgrading. Some of these folks will probably want to sell their old Xbox One consoles. If you are planning on selling your old Xbox One, you’re going to want to wipe it to remove your personal data, just like you would a computer or phone. Fortunately, Microsoft has made resetting your Xbox One... Read more]]>https://www.maketecheasier.com/factory-reset-xbox-one/feed/0How to Download Games to PS4 from Your Phone or PChttps://www.maketecheasier.com/download-games-to-ps4-from-phone-pc/
https://www.maketecheasier.com/download-games-to-ps4-from-phone-pc/#respondWed, 15 Nov 2017 22:25:49 +0000https://www.maketecheasier.com/?p=226864Modern video games are huge. The hassle of downloading a game generally falls into one of two categories: a test of your patience or a neverending torture session. Those with mediocre Internet speeds can languish for hours on end as they wait for Rocket League to download. Fortunately, if you own a Sony Playstation 4, you don’t have to physically be seated at your PS4 in order to get the download process started. The ability to begin downloads remotely is incredibly beneficial for virtually everyone, regardless of Internet speed. Best of all, all you need is the official Sony Playstation app or a PC. Note: the... Read more]]>https://www.maketecheasier.com/download-games-to-ps4-from-phone-pc/feed/0